Police, community and calendar briefs for April 30, 2013

Published: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:45 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:45 p.m.

Community

Deadline is today for junior golfers

The Masters Tournament Foundation, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America are offering the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition that will conclude at the Augusta National Golf Club in 2014.

Boys and girls ages 6 to 15 can compete in separate divisions in four age categories and will advance through local and regional qualifiers.

The deadline to register is today.

For more information, visit www.drivechipandputt.com.

Event will help sponsor summer ministry trips

A.M.G. will partner with The Gartner Group at 5:30 p.m. today to sell the remaining lights at the former Lighting Source at 939 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. A portion of proceeds will fund summer trips for youth involved in Rewired 4 Christ Ministries Inc.

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/r4cministriesinc.

Salvation Army to dedicate disaster unit

The Salvation Army Ocala Corps will dedicate its new disaster services unit and a new storage/garage facility at 2 p.m. Saturday at 2901 NE 14th St., Ocala.

The $250,000 disaster services unit was provided by The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters. It is outfitted with equipment to prepare and serve hot and cold food during disasters and is for primary use in Marion County, but will be dispatched throughout the United States and Canada as needed.

For more information, call 629-2004.

Training offered for caregivers

Savvy Caregiving is a six-week training program designed for caregivers who assist those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The free training sessions are limited to 15 participants and take place:

The Scandinavian Club of Marion County will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 18 at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala.

The cost is $16 per person. Reservation and payment must be made by May 15 by calling 687-1580 or 861-1235.

Register for Lean Processes course

The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer an Introduction to Lean Processes course from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-26, at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

The 12-hour course is for anyone seeking to understand Six Sigma and how it integrates tools and best practices from various disciplines into a powerful system of management.

The course fee is $117 and the registration deadline is May 23.

For more information, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.

Night of food and dancing next month

The Psi Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will host a night of food and dancing on June 15 at the Elks Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala.

The event is a scholarship fundraiser and celebration of Juneteenth. Tickets are $20.